Tag: fainting
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10 Symptoms of A Panic Attack to Never Ignore
Suddenly, the world around you looks different, and it’s almost as if you’re looking through a snow globe as your perception distorts. Your head is spinning, your heart is racing, and your body begins to sweat like you just ran a marathon. The symptoms of a panic attack seem overwhelming. But could it be something…
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Science Explains 10 Reasons People Have Cold Sweats
Sweating when it’s hot outside is expected. But if you’re sweating and your skin feels clammy and cold, you may be having cold sweats. Cold sweats are common with certain health conditions and feelings. Here are ten causes of cold sweats that might be unfamiliar to you. What are cold sweats? Cold sweats are sudden…
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What Causes Someone to Faint? 5 Causes to Watch For
Whenever you experience a lack of blood flow to the brain, you can faint. Fainting is an abrupt loss of consciousness that occurs for many reasons. The medical term for this condition is syncope, and it can be an acute issue or one of a chronic nature. The good news is that people who faint…
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15 Symptoms of Dehydration That Most People Ignore
Have you ever been dehydrated? It’s a miserable feeling that can be serious if it’s not taken care of promptly. Dehydration symptoms are easy to spot, especially since they typically follow a sickness or extended periods of fluid loss. Your body is made of 50-65 percent water, so it stands to reason that when you…
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15 Symptoms of Stroke Most People Overlook
Do you know the symptoms of a stroke? While there are some variations in the signs between men and women, universal symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Did you know that stroke is a leading killer among women? The CDC states that the risk increases for women once they reach the age of 55, and one in…
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Doctors Explain The Symptoms and Causes of Syncope (Fainting)
Have you ever stood up too fast and felt so lightheaded you thought you might pass out? That is what a syncope (pronounced ‘sin-ko-pea’) episode feels like at its onset. Syncope is a more technical way of referring to the act of fainting. But it is much more complicated than you might think. These fainting…